The Pendleton Tribute Series pays homage to the American mills that pioneered the weaving of Indian trade blankets. J. Capps and Sons of Jacksonville, Illinois, warranted an advertising testimonial from none other than "Buffalo Bill" Cody of Wild West Show fame. Capps was the first to capitalize on the Indian trade, producing blankets in the late 1800s. Most of the designs were simple yet dramatic. Capps blankets were noted for their exceptional quality.